Brad's Smash Repairs

XA GT 351 Falcon

One of these rare, mighty Aussie Grand Touring Sedans has been saved from an uncertain future and is now in the hands of myself and staff to return to showroom condition for its new owner. The XA was the last of the true horsepower Falcons as the SUPERCAR SCARE forced manufacturers to limit the performance and furious competition to build the fastest production cars in Australia.

The XA is a bare shell now and although having suffered only minor accident damage during the last 33 years of its life, rust had got well established and required some serious attention in order to save the vehicle.

The Shell now is clamped onto our Autorobot Chassis System to make sure that during the rebuild process, correct alignment is monitored and corrected throughout. Tooling has been made in order to make new panels and press the factory swages etc and replicate the smallest detail. New hinge pins and bushes, rubbers and seals, decals, bolts, clips, lights and mouldings etc have all been bought to make sure the Yellow Fire coloured Falcon looks and drives as well as the day it rolled out of the showroom in 1972.

Also getting Brads attention to detail is a:

1955 Chevrolet Belair sedan

and a 1975 HJ Monaro LS Coupe

as well as the numerous other day to day vehicle repairs and modifications like the 2006 Ford Territory lowered on 22″ chromies and getting the front and rear gaurds massaged to clear the huge wheels, or the AU Falcon being totally rebodied to BA DJR spec including re-engineering and remanufacturing the rear suspension etc to incorporate the BA extra wheel base length and AU rigid rear axle configuration, as well as regular body kit and Insurance work.

Drop in and see us to discuss your vehicle repairs or painting, no matter how big or small and keep and eye on our site for pic’s as they come available.

Our Camaro Project Car

The Camaro has progressed without any problems so far. The firewall panel has been made and fitted and using our 3D measuring system, the steering column mountings are “Mirror Imaged”, manufactured and fitted to the right hand side. The Column assembly is bolted into place exactly opposite the factory LHD position. The wiper panel is cut away on the RH side and reshaped to replicate the LH side allowing the Brake booster/master cylinder assembly to fit and function as per OE. The original brake assembly and pedal box is installed.

The Dashboard is currently being cut into sections and reinstalled to mock up for moulding the Carbon Fibre RHD replacement. This is, technically, a big job and involves careful planning to incorporate Airbags, heater controls, gauges, glovebox and demisters etc. Careful attention is paid to this process as it will be the most obvious part of the conversion when completed.

Pictures will be added with the next posting.

Cheers, Brad. 

1/3, 1/3, 1/3

At Brads, we are all about making your life easier.  That’s why we have come up with an easy payment plan to help the financial strain.  If your vehicle needs repairs or if you are claiming insurance and have an excess to pay, bring your car to us and not only to you get quality repairs, you can now pay the amount owing in 3 payments.  The first third needs to be paid when you pick up your vehicle and the balance paid by Direct Debit due on the 20th of the next two months.

New Zealand Collision Repairs Association Members

We are Proud to announce that we are now members of the NZ Collision Repair Association.

DJR Racing Full Body-Kit

We have two of these great looking kits left.  Be in quick as they are flying out the door for the special price of $1995 Plus GST (includes fitting & Painting).

Grey Power Discount

We are pleased to announce that we can now offer a Grey Power Discount!  Give us a call or come down and see us for more information.

Second Helicopter Flight Draw

Congratulations to Matt of Nelson who won the Helicopter Flight!  Thanks to all of those people who entered the Draw!